3 Reasons Why You Should Look at The New Wahoo Kickr + Kickr Climb
The new Wahoo Kickr Climb is the best way to get more out of your indoor training thanks to increased bike compatibility and integration with real-time gradient training. New developments make your indoor training more realistic than ever before to enhance your fitness and make the most of your indo
The new Wahoo Kickr Climb is the best way to get more out of your indoor training thanks to increased bike compatibility and integration with real-time gradient training. New developments make your indoor training more realistic than ever before to enhance your fitness and make the most of your indoor training.
1. Your front wheel is replaced with a carbon steel attachment that simulates real-world elevation
Why is this cool?
When you pedal on your trainer, your whole bike will tilt in real-time according to the elevation of your route. If you pair Zwift with your Wahoo KICKR, you can climb the virtual hills of Watopia (One of Zwift’s awesome areas) If you thought Watopia’s peak was tough before, with KICKR Climb you’ll be exhausted to a whole new level.
If you don’t have Zwift, no worries. If you’ve saved a route on your ELEMNT, KICKR Climb can adjust your route according to the gradient of that route.
Why it’ll make you faster
You’ll have to stand up and adjust to new angles. You can work harder than on any other indoor trainer and get more out of your indoor sessions.
Climb works with the KICKR (2017 model only) and KICKR Snap.
2. 12×148 Thru axle compatibility
Why is this cool?
Your favourite bike can plug right into your indoor bike trainer without an adapter
Why this will make you faster
You can practice the toughest climbs on the actual bike you’ll ride outdoors, so you’ll know exactly what to do on race day.
3. Improved disc brake clearance
Why this is cool
More bikes are using disc brakes, so it’s likely the next bike you use on the KICKR will have disc brakes.
Why this will make you faster
You’ll get real-world practice with bikes with disc brakes indoors and outdoors. Simple.
Training indoors is the reality for most triathletes throughout the seasons, for post-race recovery and as a vital part of any training regime. The new Wahoo KICKR is the perfect way to maximise your indoor training and get fitter than the athletes next to you on the start line.
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